Vanguard Latest News Friday 26th June 2026
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 26/06/26
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target=_blank>Commissioner apologises to Lagosians over waste management challenges
The commissioner said the state was transitioning from its long-standing linear waste management system to a circular model that treats waste as a resource rather than waste.
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target=_blank>Remi Tinubu sparks debate after urging Nigerians to start akara, corn businesses
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has come under fire on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale ventures such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying the businesses require little capital to begin.
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target=_blank>State police: Obi urges postponement until after 2027 elections
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has made a strong case for the implementation of the State Police to be postponed until after next year’s elections.
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Army set to recruit 28,000 new soldiers
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, while disclosing this, said, “The Army is expanding recruitment capacity and strengthening manpower to address growing security challenges nationwide”.
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target=_blank>Sai Malam isn’t designated terrorist group – Police
Kebbi State Police Command says it is investigating reports of the alleged resurgence of the “Sai Malam” group in Argungu Local Government Area through actionable intelligence.
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target=_blank>ATE 2026: Why flying within Europe is cheaper than Africa – CEO Wakanow
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has argued that the high cost of air travel across Africa is driven more by structural challenges than airline greed, saying taxes, fuel costs and government policies are the biggest contributors to expensive airfares.
Adedeji made the remarks while speaking at the Africa Technology Expo during a session titled “The Business of Movement: Can Africa Build a Borderless Travel Economy?” He explained that airlines receive only a fraction of the total cost of a flight ticket.
“The decouple the cost of flights. 40 per cent goes to airline, 25 per cent crude oil, 35 per cent taxes.”
Comparing Africa’s aviation market with Europe, the Wakanow CEO said flying within Europe is far cheaper because the region has successfully integrated and liberalised its air transport system.
“Traveling within Europe is different because it has been domesticated, there is no overcharge. Africa is not. It is cheaper to fly within Europe.”
He called on African governments, particularly those in West Africa, to adopt policies that would domesticate regional air travel, arguing that such reforms could significantly reduce airfares.
“We need to talk to our govt about domesticating flight. If they domesticate flight in West Africa, the cost will go down by 25 per cent.”
Adedeji maintained that the current aviation framework places African travellers at a disadvantage, leaving air transport beyond the reach of many people.
“The entire system is rigged, the business is rigged against us. Flight is still a luxury product not a necessary product in Africa.”
He also highlighted the enormous opportunities within the travel and aviation ecosystem, particularly in technology, urging young Africans to explore the sector while encouraging consumers to support indigenous businesses and demand better services.
“If we make Africa travel comfortable, who would benefit? The agency will benefit the most. There is not enough technology in the airline space. There is opportunity in travel. I challenge every young person: if more people can get into tech and travel, rally around us, and understand that Africans need to support our own business, hold us accountable when we fall short, that is the way for the future, that is the way to open doors for Africa.”
Adedeji’s comments add to the ongoing debate over the affordability of air travel in Africa, where industry stakeholders continue to advocate lower taxes, reduced operating costs and greater regional aviation integration to make flying more accessible across the continent.
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target=_blank>Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing such assertions as false and misleading.
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target=_blank>Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday.
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target=_blank>2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri in 2015.
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target=_blank>INEC says yet to receive budgeted funds for 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
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